Japan Floods: Record Rain Kills Eight, Hundreds of Thousands Told to Leave Home

The heaviest rain ever recorded in Japan's Chiba Prefecture killed at least eight people on August 13, 2026. It struck during Bon, a yearly Buddhist holiday when families honor their ancestors. Officials told more than 400,000 people to evacuate. About 45,000 homes lost power. Authorities warned of more flooding the next day as rescue efforts continued.